Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green called comments made by Houston Texans owner Bob McNair "Donald Sterling-esque," referencing the former Los Angeles Clippers owner who was banned for life by the NBA for racist remarks.

"Wow! This sure does sound very Donald Sterling-esque. But I'm sure the fans pay to see him play and he's putting himself at risk of CTE by going out there every Sunday and giving 110 percent! Inmates? For starters, let's stop using the word owner and maybe use the word Chairman. To be owned by someone just sets a bad precedent to start. It's sets the wrong tone. It gives one the wrong mindset. Webster states that an inmate is a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital. Not sure these tax paying men should be referred to as inmates- but what do I know?"

Other athletes have also spoken out about McNair's choice of words from the private meeting.

What are the repercussions for the owner of the Texans referring to nfl players as inmates

Cam Inman @CamInman

More Eric Reid on Texans McNair: "I want to believe he didn't mean it but that's the norm in our society"

Bob Condotta @bcondotta

Seattle MLB Bobby Wagner says of Bob McNair "I wouldn't want to play for a guy like that."

Meanwhile, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Texas wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins' absence from Friday's practice was "related" to McNair's remarks. ESPN's Sarah Barshop noted other members of the Houston roster wanted to leave the facility but were persuaded to stay.

The issue of protests has been brought back in the spotlight over the past month after President Donald Trump suggested NFL owners should fire players who don't stand for the anthem.